CVE-2009-1042 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Apple Safari for Mac OS X by tricking users into clicking a malicious link.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1042?
CVE-2009-1042 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 23 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors triggered by clicking on a link, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1042?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1042?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1042 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-1042 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1042 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwgg-m3xg-xhjx.